RIP: Jak Knight, Stand-Up Comedian and ‘Bust Down’ Star, Dies at 28

07/16/2022 Entertainment News

Jak Knight, a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who performed on “Bust Down,” has passed away. He was 28.

Knight’s spokesperson confirmed in a statement that he died Thursday night at his Los Angeles residence. According to the spokesperson, Knight’s family acknowledged his passing and would not divulge any other information at this time.

In 2022, Knight co-starred with Chris Redd, Sam Jay, and Langston Kerman in the Peacock original show “Bust Down.” He also co-executive produced HBO’s “Pause with Sam Jay” and voiced Devon on the Netflix animated comedy “Big Mouth” from 2017 to 2021.

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Knight also did live stand-up all around the globe, with his half-hour Netflix special appearing in 2018 as part of “The Comedy Lineup” series.

Following Knight’s passing, supporters, comedians and performers flocked to Twitter to express their grief and share cherished memories.

RIP to a future legend!!

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Jak Knight was a hysterical and honest comedian. We will miss him tremendously. pic.twitter.com/F1dQEjT5GV
— comedycentral (@ComedyCentral) July 15, 2022

I didn’t know Jak Knight personally but I loved his genius writing. I think about how brilliant this song is often. RIP to Jak Knight and condolences to his friends and family. 💔 @bigmouth #jakknight pic.twitter.com/lVWsQpVHAp
— Sydney Duncan (@Syd_Duncan) July 16, 2022

Rest In Peace Jak Knight this news has ruined my night pic.twitter.com/p3cFBbS47P
— very rare (@veryrare_ns) July 16, 2022

jak knight. pic.twitter.com/Yd4K8C0Uae
— loren (@insidesglow) July 16, 2022

RIP Jak Knight 🕊

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— KEVIN SPARKZ  (@kevinsparkz) July 16, 2022

Jak Knight has so many outrageously funny bits, but personally this one was always one of my favorites. One that I often quoted the most. Rest In Peace Jak pic.twitter.com/5nNSDW01x9
— Chris Mejia aka Bach Cinematic Universe is Back (@tophermejia) July 16, 2022

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